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Birth
Born in Macedonia -
Moved to Ireland
Joined Sisters of Loreto nun community -
First religious vow
This was when she chose the name "Teresa" -
"Inspiration Day"
Teresa felt called by God to leave her convent and live with and serve the poor -
Missionaries of Charity
Teresa started a mission to serve the poor and homeless in Calcutta -
Nobel Peace Prize
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Siege of Beirut
She saved children who were trapped in a hospital during the war in Lebanon -
Honorary U.S. Citizenship
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Death
Died at age 87